Open Paddock sources higher-welfare chicken ingredient from RSPCA Certified farms.
These farmers take pride in raising their birds in a higher-welfare barn environment, where chickens have more space to move, good lighting and can perch, dustbathe and forage – which ultimately leads to better health and welfare.
Open Paddock are members of PFIAA and are third-party certified to meet the Australian Standard
– AS5812 Manufacturing and marketing of pet food.
More space to move, good lighting and can perch, dustbathe and forage – which ultimately leads to better health and welfare.
It indicates better welfare, and you can find RSPCA Certified products in supermarkets, and many of your favourite eating spots.
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Farmed animals on farms with RSPCA Certification are raised with a focus on their behavioural and physical needs. Each animal-specific standard has hundreds of requirements that prioritise handling, housing and husbandry to provide farmed animals with a better quality of life.
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When your products are RSPCA Certified, you are showing that animal welfare is a priority for your business. Find out how to achieve certification and the benefits of being RSPCA Certified.
Animal welfare is seen by customers as an important part of a brand’s social responsibility. RSPCA Certified is recognised by Australians as meaning animals have been farmed with consideration of their welfare.
A strict chain of custody program means that all RSPCA Certified ingredients can be traced from point of sale right back to the farm and refers to handling of all RSPCA Certified products.
